2006-08-17 20:40:32 · 13 answers · asked by Happy 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I am, growing up I didn't think much about it. I had my friends and cousins to hang out with. Some of the good things about being an only child: I didn't have to go through sibling rivalries and try to focus my parents' attention on me (I was the only one around), just about anything I wanted I got and got new (no hand-me-downs), when I wanted to be left alone, I was.
Some of the bad things: If I broke something I couldn't blame it on a sibling ( once I did blamed my cat, but that didn't work out too well). Sometimes you are alone when you wish there was somebody there to play with, talk to etc.
2006-08-17 20:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by eschue1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only children are spoiled brats. I had an older sister. She taught me everything she learned in school and I was always 2 years ahead of my peer so it was a really good balance. Having 2 kids is definitly the way to go, or well... it worked for my family anyway.
2006-08-18 03:46:31 · answer #2 · answered by mwells0629 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I grew up an only child. I hated it. I had no one to talk to, to do things with, or to teach me the real meaning of life. I'd always look at my friends family and be so jealous that they had siblings and I didn't.
2006-08-18 03:44:59 · answer #3 · answered by shell7024 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am but i wasnt always. i had a brother that passed away and so i had a horrible void in my life. i really wish that i had a brother growing up and still do. i have a couple of friends that is like a bro and sis because they were always there but it really isnt like having a real sibling. i can tell because i study how my husband is with his sisters and it is definitly a different bond. i guess you just have to accept it what else can you do? (sorry answered with a question! )
2006-08-18 03:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by carleyrae83 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm an only child. I didn't think much of it. More time with my parents
2006-08-18 03:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by zamela 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I'm not the only child in the family so therefore don't have any expereince in countering life alone
2006-08-18 03:46:14 · answer #6 · answered by maggotier 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
um... it's got its good and bad sides, just like having sibs. I mean seriously, sometimes, I just get WAY too much attention T_T it can be a real pain, but at the same time, you don't feel ignored like some people do around their siblings. so yeah, good and bad points.
2006-08-18 03:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by High On Life 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was an only child till 17. Anika was born when I was 17. It's rather lonely, isn't it?
2006-08-18 03:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by boom_ady 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to agree, it was freakin' awesome. More attention and presents for me. Plus, my parents were divorced, so I got competing affections and competing gifts. I made out like damn bandit!
2006-08-18 03:46:39 · answer #9 · answered by The Lobe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ME!! i got lot of attention from my parents-dats a good thing....i never feel bored 'cuse i have my silly uncle and cousins to play with
2006-08-18 03:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by geez 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋